PEPPERONI BREAD

Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 25 mins | Rising time: 1 hr | Total time: 1 hr 45 mins | Serving: 8

This pepperoni bread is a great dinner option. Made with just basic ingredients and super easy to throw together. Serve this with a marinara sauce for dipping for a simple, easy weeknight dinner with a salad on the side. This is also amazing to serve as an appetizer for game day.

Ingredients

1½ tablespoons olive oil

1 c. water (heated to 110 degrees F)

2 teaspoons honey

2½-3 c. all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

3 c. shredded mozzarella

2 ¼ teaspoons instant dry yeast

Marinara sauce for dipping, if desired

6 oz. package of pepperoni

How to make Pepperoni Bread

Step 1: To the bowl of the stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, add the warm water. Add the yeast along with the honey. Beat and let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes.

Step 2: To the mixer, add 2 c flour, salt, and oil. Beat on low speed for about 3 to 4 minutes. Then, gradually add in the rest of the 1/2-1 c flour, beating until you have a smooth ball that cleanly pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Step 3: Using plastic wrap, cover the bowl and let the dough rest for an hour.

Step 4: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees F.

Step 5: Into roughly 14 x 22-inch rectangle, roughly roll the dough and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. On top, arrange the pepperoni.

Step 6: Into a log, roll the dough, beginning from the longer side. Then, place the rolled dough on a greased baking sheet. Score the top of the bread using a very sharp knife. Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until the outside of the bread is golden brown.

Step 7: Remove from the oven when done and let the Pepperoni Bread cool for about 10 minutes. Slice and serve the Pepperoni bread with a marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

Tips:

For this recipe, you can use salami or any other Italian meats in place of pepperoni. I love to use spicy sausage or Barbeque chicken.

Place the pepperoni pizza in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

You can also freeze this bread for up to 4 months. Simply place it in an airtight container.

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Source kitchmenow.com